Scholarships

Scholarship Information

To qualify for a scholarship, award or grant, a student must be in the traditional program and classified as a traditional student. Adults who are classified as traditional students are not eligible for the scholarships, awards, or grants herein described.

All supplemental materials (essays, letters of recommendation, etc.) should be submitted when making application for scholarships.

Students receiving a scholarship or award from Faulkner University whose financial aid packages exceed the direct cost of education (tuition, fees, room and board) will not receive a credit or a refund. In these cases, the amount of the scholarship or award from Faulkner will be adjusted to preclude the awarding of a credit or refund.

*Unless otherwise noted, scholarship and award amounts are for one academic year.

One half of the total amount will be awarded in the fall term, and the other half will be awarded in the spring semester.

Unless otherwise noted, all scholarships are renewable upon meeting the continuation criteria for up to nine (9) semesters.

All students receiving scholarships or awards are required to apply for all federal and state aid available.

Types of Scholarships/Awards

Students who have been accepted for admission to Faulkner will be considered for the following academic scholarships per year:

Dean’s Award

Freshmen applicants only

ACT scores of 18-20 (SAT of 1440 and under – old score/SAT of 1050 and under – new score)

Amount: $5,500

President’s Award

Freshmen applicants only

ACT scores of 21-22 (SAT of 1850 and under – old score/SAT of 1130 and under – new score)

Amount: $6,500

Trustee’s Award

Freshmen applicants only

ACT scores of 23-27 (SAT of 1850 and under – old score/SAT of 1240 and under – new score)

Amount: $7,500

Founder’s Award

Freshmen applicants only

ACT scores of 28 and over (SAT of 1910 and above – old score/SAT of 1310 and above – new score)

Amount: $8,500

National Merit Finalist/Semi-Finalist Scholarship

Freshmen applicants only

Must be confirmed as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist and have listed Faulkner University as their first-choice university with the National Merit Corporation.

Finalists will receive funding equal to full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees when coordinated with state, federal, and institutional scholarships and awards.

Semi-Finalists will receive funding equal to full tuition when coordinated with state, federal, and institutional scholarships and awards.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

May be awarded to Phi theta Kappa members that are in good standing.

Must have a least 60 hours of transferable college credit with at least a 3.25 GPA.

Award amount: up to $2500

Transfer Scholarship

Transfer applicants only

College GPA of 3.00 and over

Range: $1000 – $3000

Grants and Awards

In addition to the awards above, students will be considered for a variety of other grants. To qualify, students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Priority will be given to those students completing the FAFSA by December 15.

The following awards and grants are awarded for one academic year. Renewal is contingent on completion of the FAFSA, current funding levels, and a continued demonstration of financial need and satisfactory academic progress.

University Grant

The university grant may be awarded in varying amounts to students who demonstrate financial need as evidenced by the results of the yearly FAFSA.

Christian Camp Award

Students who receive awards from Faulkner representatives at various Christian summer camps may be granted a $500 per year award.

Departmental Awards

Some scholarships are awarded by academic departments in addition to those awarded by Faulkner Student Financial Services. Contact your department to learn more about potential scholarship opportunities.

Christian High School Award

Must be a graduate from a high school affiliated with the churches of Christ and a member of the National Christian School Association (NCSA). This award is for up to 25% of tuition when coordinated with all federal, state, and other institutional grants.

Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes Award

Participants in the Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes program who submit scholarship applications by the published deadline each year will be considered for this award. The National Office of Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes will recommend students to Faulkner who then may be awarded a scholarship.

Alumni/Sibling Award

Students who are the children of an alumnus of Faulkner or siblings of a current Faulkner student will be granted a $500 per year award.